Then, I started to hate the Star Wars fandom due to all the vandalism they caused around the town.... (protip: If you're going to send hatemail to Jake Lloyd or TP his house, make sure that's actually his house you're sending that to, first.)

I think one of the prequels biggest mistakes was not taking place in Alderaan. Instead of Naboo, it should have been Alderaan. That way we build more emotion to a planet that we know is going to be blown to space dust. In fact, sometimes in my head I just replace the word "Naboo" with "Alderaan" whenever I watch the prequels and I'm good to go.

...that's a really good idea. It'd have been so easy. It fixes some things. Also all the Gungans get blown up. Net gain for the galaxy.

I was into Star Wars before it was announced. I'd go through phases where I would watch the movies and play Shadow of the Empire a lot. That said, I was young enough that when I heard new stuff was coming out, I didn't feel like I'd been waiting on it for a long time.

Mostly I thought Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon were cool. Duel of the Fates and all. I was into seeing Jedi at their full potential. Didn't get why people hated Jar Jar so much. Frankly, I still find him way less regrettable than not having cast a better Anakin.